Today’s law students are driven toward progressive models of racial and social justice — they want equality, and they want it now. If you’re a person searching for a law school where you’ll learn how to enact the change you want to see in the world, then have we got a ranking for you.
The National Jurist’s preLaw magazine recently updated its Top Law Schools for Racial Justice ranking, noting the top law schools for students who want to use their legal education for the good of society. How were schools chosen for inclusion on this year’s list? Here are the details:
These institutions have created educational environments that foster change and prepare students to tackle the legal challenges associated with racial justice. Their commitment to this cause is evident through a variety of programs, clinics and initiatives that not only educate but empower students to become the changemakers of tomorrow.
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National Jurist selected 30 law schools for this award, but we’ll announce the top honors winners today. Without further ado, here are the top 10 law schools for racial justice:
1. Howard University
2. CUNY Law
3. UC Davis
4. Seattle University
5. LMU Loyola Law School
6. UC Berkeley
7. Cardozo School of Law
8. Northwestern University
9. Northeastern University (tie)
9. Georgetown University (tie)
Congratulations to each of the law schools listed and all of their students!
Click here to see the full ranking, courtesy of preLaw magazine.
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Top Law Schools for Racial Justice [preLaw / National Jurist]
Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on X/Twitter and Threads or connect with her on LinkedIn.